PHILIPS GC1705/97
Owner's Manual

3 Clean the upper part of the appliance with a damp cloth. 4 Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water tank after cleaning. Double-Active Calc System (specific types only) � � The anti-calc tablet prevents scale from clogging the steam vents. The anti-calc tablet is constantly active and does not need replacement (fig. 11). The Calc-Clean function removes the scale particles.

Problem The iron is plugged in but the soleplate is cold.

Possible cause There is a connection problem. The temperature dial has been set to MIN.

Solution Check the mains cord, the plug and the wall socket. Set the temperature dial to the required temperature.

The iron does not produce any steam.

There is not enough Fill the water tank (see chapter water in the water tank. 'Preparing for use'). The steam control has been set to position O. Set the steam control to position l or ; (see chapter 'Using the appliance'). Set the temperature dial to a temperature suitable for steam ironing (2 to MAX). Put the iron on its heel and wait until the temperature light has gone out before you start ironing.

Use the Calc-Clean function once every two weeks. If the water in your area is very hard (i.e. when flakes come out of the soleplate during ironing), the Calc-Clean function should be used more frequently. 1 Set the steam control to position O. 2 Set the temperature dial to MAX. 3 Fill the water tank to the maximum level. Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank. 4 Put the plug in the wall socket. 5 Unplug the iron when the temperature light has gone out. 6 Hold the iron over the sink and set the steam control to the Calc-Clean position x (fig. 12). 7 Pull the steam control slightly upwards and gently shake the iron until all water in the tank has been used up. Steam and boiling water will come out of the soleplate. Scale (if any) will be flushed out. 8 After having used the Calc-Clean function, press down the steam control while turning it to position O. Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the water coming out of the iron still contains scale particles. After the Calc-Clean process 1 Connect the iron to the mains to let the soleplate dry. 2 Unplug the iron when the temperature light has gone out. 3 Move the iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove any water stains that may have formed on the soleplate. 4 Let the iron cool down before you store it. Cleaning the steam control needle 1 Pull the steam control out of the appliance (fig. 13). 2 Use vinegar to remove scale, if any, from the needle (fig. 14). Do not bend or damage the steam control needle. 3 Reinsert the steam control by placing the point of the needle exactly in the centre of the hole and by fitting the small projection on the side of the needle into the slot (fig. 15). 4 Set the steam control to position O. Storage
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Water leaks from the The iron is not hot soleplate during ironing. enough.

The spray function does There is not enough Fill the water tank (see chapter not work (specific types water in the water tank. 'Preparing for use'). only) Flakes and impurities You have been using come out of the hard water, which has soleplate during ironing. caused scale flakes to develop inside the soleplate. The automatic shut-off light is blinking (GC1830 only). Water leaks from the soleplate while the iron is cooling down or after it has been stored. The steam boost function or vertical steam boost function does not work (specific types only). The automatic shut-off function has been activated (see chapter 'Features'). The iron has been put in horizontal position while there is still water in the water tank. The (vertical) steam boost function has been used too often within a very short period. The iron is not hot enough. Use the Calc-Clean function one or more times (see chapter 'Cleaning and maintenance').

Pick the iron up or move it slightly to deactivate the automatic shut-off function. The automatic shut-off light goes out. Empty the water tank and set the steam control to position O before storing the iron (see chapter 'Storage'). Store the iron on its heel. Put the iron in horizontal position and wait for a while before using the (vertical) steam boost function again. Set the temperature dial to a temperature suitable for steam ironing (3 to MAX). Put the iron on its heel and wait until the temperature light has gone out before you start ironing.

1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged and set the steam control to position O. 2 Empty the water tank (fig. 16). 3 Wind the mains cord round the cord storage facility. 4 Store the iron on its heel in a safe and dry place (fig. 17). � Environment Do not throw the appliance away with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this you will help to preserve the environment (fig. 18). Guarantee & service
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If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you will find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV. Troubleshooting
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This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with your iron. If you are unable to solve the problem, contact the Customer Care Centre in your country.

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